Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Sustainable Technological Advancements for Food Quality — Volume II submission deadline 1 May 2024 | Viewed by 715
Keywords: sustainable food processing; food safety; food quality; advanced technologies in processing; design of personalized functional foods; (phyto)chemistry and quantification of antioxidant bioactives; shelf-life and intelligent packaging; social responsibility and sustainability; food authenticity; chemometrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Recent Advances in Cheese and Fermented Milk Production submission deadline 3 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9849 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-saving processes  ; new technologies  ; modified cheese maturation  ; salt replacement  ; fermented dairy products  ; bioactive compounds  ; plant extract addition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)
Dietary Micronutrients in Health and Disease
edited by , and
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3117 | Submission Open
Keywords: micronutrients; trace minerals; vitamins; metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; inflammation; tissue damage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Bioactive Polysaccharides: Extraction Techniques, Biological Activities and Food Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2183 | Submission Open
Keywords: polysaccharides; bioactivity and function of polysaccharides; extraction techniques; structure-activity relationships; food applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Research on the Nutrition and Function of the Bioactive Components of Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; microbiome; antioxidant; anti-inflammation; muscle atrophy; immune enhancing; omega-3 fatty acids
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Application of Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification for Rapid Foodborne Pathogen Detection: Current Status and Future Prospects
edited by Xiong Ding
submission deadline 5 May 2024 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne pathogens; isothermal nucleic acid amplification; CRISPR/Cas system; argonaute nuclease; microfluidics and microfluidic chip; digital detection; sample-in– answer-out system; rapid detection; onsite detection; visual detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Recent Research on Food Emulsions: Preparation, Characterization and Application
edited by Hongjie Dai
submission deadline 6 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4740 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymer; food; emulsion; preparation; application; structure; stability; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Exploring Biodiversity for Foods: Biological Activity and Extraction of Bioactive Products submission deadline 6 May 2024 | Viewed by 476 | Submission Open
Keywords: food composition; ethnopharmacology; green chemistry; active ingredients; food analysis; nanoencapsulation of food compounds; food chemistry; food metabolomics; natural products chemistry; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Food Proteins and Bioactive Peptides: Novel Sources, Characteristic and Application
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 14892 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive peptides; plant-based proteins; animal-based proteins; nutritional quality; functional properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods: New and Novel Sources, Characterization, Strategies, and Applications submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4300 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; biological activities; volatiles; phytochemicals; nutrients; protective strains and their metabolites; identification/characterization of functional ingredients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Recent Advances in Food Flavor and Sensory Attributes Analysis submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4129 | Submission Open
Keywords: food flavor; volatile compounds; sensory profile evaluation; GC– MS  analysis; aroma chemical composition; flavor chemistry; traditional food; novel food; volatile fingerprint; emerging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Current Research Utilizing Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography in Food Analysis
edited by and Katia Arena
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4029 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analysis; chromatography; mass spectrometry; chemometric; hyphenated techniques; direct infusion mass spectrometry; food composition; food contaminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Dietary Supplements’ Quality and Their Role in Health and Disease, 2nd Volume submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1532 | Submission Open
Keywords: dietary supplements; supplementation; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; nutrients; secondary metabolites; safety; quality; health promotion; disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Quality, Sensory and Microbial Safety of Meat and Meat Products submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis and control of pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; alternative methods for controlling microorganisms; development of products of animal origin; food quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Application of Innovative Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety submission deadline 13 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13611 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative technologies; non-thermal technology; food quality; food safety; food preservation; nutrition; food composition; bioactive compounds; sensory quality; chemometrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Functional Properties of Food Source Probiotics
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11574 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; fermented foods; gut microbiota; gut health; immune response; exercise performance; metabolic disorders; hyperuricemia; polycystic ovarian syndrome; neuronal diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Functional Properties, Health Benefits and Disease Prevention submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8274 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioactive extracts; oxidative stress; inflammation; metabolic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Food Bioactive Compounds: Extraction, Separation, Characterization, and Utilization
edited by , , and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6288 | Submission Open
Keywords: phenolics  ; polysaccharides  ; green extraction  ; isolation  ; characterization  ; HPLC-MS/MS  ; bioavailability  ; bioaccessibility  ; utilization  ; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Trends and Prospects in Novel Meat Products with Healthier Properties submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6033 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthier meat products; low-sodium; low-fat; substances of safety concern; lipid profile; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Fermented Alcoholic Beverages: Microorganisms, Quality, and Flavor Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4129 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation microorganisms; microbial metabolites; volatile compounds; physiochemical compositions; sensory properties; quality analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Plant Proteins (Peptides): Assessing Their Physicochemical Properties and Nutritional Quality
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3083 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant protein; peptide; physicochemical property; nutritional quality; physiological effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Extraction, Analysis, Encapsulation, Delivery and Health-Promoting Properties
edited by Shengqi Rao, Zhirong Wang and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2389 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; bioactivity; extraction; food analysis; delivery system; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
The Application of Hurdle Technology in Extending Food Shelf Life submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open
Keywords: hurdle technology; traditional preservation methods; innovative processing methods; nonthermal technologies; microbial stability; quality; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Novel Detection Approaches of Biological and Non-biological Risk Factors in Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2077 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticides; veterinary drugs; mycotoxins; foodborne pathogens; illegal additives; instrumental analysis methods; biosensor; ELISA; PCR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Innovative Meat and Meat Products: Novel Processing Technologies for Sustainable Products submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1371 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat quality; meat science; meat products; raw meat; novel technologies; meat preservation; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security
edited by Peter J. Gregory and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | Submission Open
Keywords: production systems; sustainable intensification; regenerative agriculture; vertical farming; integrated pest management; nutritious food; food security; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
Health Benefits of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Functional Foods submission deadline 15 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; gut microbiota; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Emerging Technologies in the Development of Functional Foods and Their Bioactive Compounds
edited by Maria Lucia Masson, and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; minimal processing; nanotechnology; bioactive compounds; integrated processes; sustainability and circular economy for functional foods processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Application of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Food Science: Current Practice and Future Directions submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: big data; artificial intelligence; AI-driven food formulation; machine learning; deep learning; food quality; food safety; food authentication; imaging techniques; nutrition enhancement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Food Adverse Reactions: Sources, Detection and Control of Plant-Based Food Allergens and Gluten
edited by África Sanchiz and Claudia P. Arribas
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based food allergens; food processing; molecular methods; hypoallergenic ingredients; gluten-free alternatives; real-time PCR; immunoassays; biosensors; food allergen labeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Emerging Contaminants in Foods
edited by Xiaomin Li and
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging contaminants; foods; analytical methods; occurrence; source apportionment; ransfer in food chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
Exploring the Physicochemical Properties, Structure and Digestibility of Cereal Food
edited by and Mukti Singh
submission deadline 15 May 2024 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal grains; physicochemical properties; texture; sensory profile; digestibility; novel processes; rheology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Development of Functional and Fortified Foods
edited by
submission deadline 16 May 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18309 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; fortified foods; bioactive compounds; antioxidants; products formulation; phenolic compounds; by-products; probiotics; prebiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Research and Innovations in Meat Packaging, Preservatives and Preservation Technology
edited by Yongsheng Ni
submission deadline 16 May 2024 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open
Keywords: preservation; meat spoilage; active packaging; intelligent packaging; modified atmosphere packaging; multifunctional packaging; coatings; smart label; freshness monitoring; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series in “Edible or Active Food Packaging” submission deadline 18 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4835 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; antimicrobials and antioxidants; scavenging and releasing systems; bio-polymers (biosourced and/or biodegradable); bioactivity; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)
Functionality and Food Applications of Plant Proteins (Volume II)
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18628 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant proteins; animal protein alternatives; food applications; protein hydrolysates; bioactive peptides; physicochemical properties; techno-functional properties; structure– function relationships; sensory; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Modeling of Food Systems and Design of Experiments
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17103 | Submission Open
Keywords: food; optimization; design and analysis of experiments; factorial designs; response surface designs; mixture designs; optimal designs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Recent Advances in Lactic Acid Bacteria and Metabolite for Food Quality submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11648 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria  ; bacteriocins  ; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Influence of Diet on Intestinal Ecology submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6452 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial ecology; gut microbiome and metabolome; digestion; probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods; bioactive compounds; multiomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Chemical Composition and Nutritional Properties of Oils
edited by and Siyu Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4523 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatty acid; triacylglycerol; tocopherol; tocotrienol; sterol; phenolic lipids; phospholipid; sphingomyelin; oxidation; health benefit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Protein-Based Functional Colloids and Their Potential Applications in Foods
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4491 | Submission Open
Keywords: protein colloids; protein or peptide self-assembly; micro- or nanoparticles; pickering emulsions; gels; films; encapsulation; target delivery; digestion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
The Effect of Processing Technologies on the Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Foods
edited by Andriana Lazou and
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open
Keywords: food processing; process parameters; food engineering; properties; quality; mathematical modelling; organoleptic attributes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Functional Lipids and Nutrition submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1603 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipids; chromatography; mass spectrometry; functional foods; metabolomics; foodomics; nutrient analysis; food bioactives; dietary supplements; food composition analysis; bioactivities of functional food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Analysis, Detection Technology and Safety Risk Assessment of Food Contaminants—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1360 | Submission Open
Keywords: food contaminants; food analysis; food safety; risk assessment; biosensors; detection technology; novel signal transducers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Innovative Processing and Food Safety: Chemical and Microbiological Hazards submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel preservation techniques; hurdle technology; foodborne pathogens; novel food; microbial communities; microbial and chemical hazards; novel packaging materials; challenge studies; risk assesment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Toxicological Risks in Foodstuffs Due to Chemical Contaminants
edited by and Emmeline Lagrange
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: food toxicology; food safety; food contaminants; food hazards; risk analysis; risk assessment; risk management; risk reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)
Bioactive Compounds, Nutritional Quality and Oxidative Stability of Edible Oils and By-Products of Their Extraction—Volume II submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible oils; cold-pressed oils; by-products of oil pressing in food production; bioactive compounds; nutritional quality; oxidative stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Chemical and Functional Characterization of Food Proteins in Different Processing Methods
edited by Xingfei Li
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional property; protein composition and chemical structure; physical modification; chemical modification; bio-modification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Starch Modifications: Physicochemical and Enzymatic Properties
edited by Chunsen Wu and Lunan Guo
submission deadline 20 May 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch modification; physicochemical properties; enzymatic properties; retrogradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)
Functional Carbohydrate Products: From Structure to Application
edited by , Xuesong Xiang and Rongrong Ma
submission deadline 22 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: starch; dietary fiber; structural design; precision processing; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
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